J Cook v St Nicholas' School and Kent County Council (England and Wales : Equal Pay Act) [2025] UKET 2308856/2020 (1 October 2025)

J Cook v St Nicholas' School and Kent County Council (England and Wales : Equal Pay Act) [2025] UKET 2308856/2020 (1 October 2025)

The tribunal found that the claimant performed work of equal value to her male comparators and was entitled to equal pay under the law.

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Citation
[2025] UKET 2308856/2020
Parties
Claimant: J Cook; Respondent: St Nicholas' School; Respondent: Kent County Council
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
01 October 2025
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Equal Pay, Discrimination
Employment Law Equal Pay Discrimination

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Parties

J Cook

Claimant

St Nicholas' School

Respondent

Kent County Council

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the claimant received equal pay for equal work under the Equal Pay Act

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant performed work of equal value to her male comparators and was entitled to equal pay under the law.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondents to pay the claimant the difference in pay for the relevant period
  • Respondents to ensure future pay equality